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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1966
Page
3
Public notices list a dense版 of social calendar items from Washington including DAR nurses meetings YWCA events square dances and multiple circle meetings with times venues and hosts. Lists of clubs churches and groups such as Florence Kyle slides cooperative suppers and holiday events with donations and exchanges noted.
Extension expert Sally Smith explains the difference between fabric and water softeners and cautions on correct usage. She notes fabric softeners lubricate fibers reduce static and aid ironing, but overuse can reduce absorbency in towels and diapers. add in last rinse only, and read directions. Also mentions Gloria Swanson guesting on Beverly Hills Bilies.
Fourteen attended the YWCA Council meeting at the Y building with Mrs. Grover Rosenkild present. November VW facilities usage reached 2613. Vigilant Sunday School class held supper and program at First Presbyterian Church with Christmas theme and hymns.
The Washington County Shriners and their wives attended a pre Christmas dinner and program at the Willows Supper Club. Lee Holland spoke on the Crane Company’s planned new factory in Washington. The Shrine Club unanimously backed the project with guests from Davenport Iowa City Winfield Columbus Junction and Mt Pleasant. Lee R Baird presided.
Seven members of the First Assembly of God Women's Missionary Council met Monday with Betty Hudson. They set a Dec 10 10 a.m. parsonage meeting to fill candy sacks, plan popcorn balls at 9:30 a.m. Dec 15 at Mrs Max Shrader's home, and hold a Christmas party Dec 20 at Mrs Jim Carey's home at 10 a.m. with games led by Mrs Jessie Albright and a noon potluck.
In Chicago up to 8 500 hogs were sold with prices mainly 50 to 75 cents lower. No 1.2 200 to 220 pound hogs 21.50 to 22.00, other weights varied. Cattle and calves with 2 000 cattle and 5 calves. slaughter steers steady to firm, heifers weak to steady. Prime and high choice steers 1150 to 1350 pounds 24.50 to 25.25. Slaughter cows and canners ranged 13.50 to 16.50. Sheep count about 500 with wooled slaughter lambs 23.00 to 23.50 for 90 to 100 pounds. other weights 2.00 to 23.00.
The piece lists a mix of personal names and car brands including James Jorgensen, Chevrolet, Irvin Good, Lela Good, Ford, Arden Freel, Buick, Cecile Knotek, Rambler, Price Roberts, Robert Wead, Olds, Ralph Schoon, Ford truck, Ronald Simpson, Linda Simpson, Thomas Stewart, Pon line.
Former Cleveland Browns fullback Jim Brown lands a co starring role with Rod Taylor in Dark of the Sun.
Belgium returns Christmas to a religious family feast as wartime revelry fades. Economic strain ends all night feasts. gifts arrive on St Nicholas Day December 6, with New Year celebrations favored. Stores begin Christmas prep after December 6 sales, while towns display large trees and nativity plays continue in churches and public squares.
Stockholm reports Christmas in Sweden begins December 13 with the Lucia festival honoring the saint from Syracuse. Lucia Queens crown the procession, coffee and gingerbread are shared, and Julklappar gifts are distributed by youngsters. Traditional figures include Julbock and Julomte as children celebrate with songs and tree customs through Christmas and beyond.
A condensed directory shows multiple law firms and doctors with agents and contact details. Listings include LOUIS J. KEHOE Attorney Jettry blog plus several firms such as LIVINGSTON DAY MEEK ER & BATES, MORRISON MORRISON AND LLOYD, JOHN C OWEN Attorney, STEWART SHEARER Attorneys at Law, and Dr M L Tweeton with addresses on South Ave and West Main, plus Dr P L Etter osteopathic physician with a Journal Blog note and rectal diseases listed.
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